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Author : John R. Franke
Publisher : Baker Academic
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2005-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780801026416
Writing from a "postconservative evangelical" perspective, this book introduces theology into today's ecclesial and cultural contexts.
Author : Marvin Oxenham
Publisher : Langham Publishing
Page : 415 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2019-07-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781783686988
Dr Marvin Oxenham expertly uses the genre of the epistolary novel to help the reader understand the nature of character and virtue education and their relationship to theological education. This book will help educators respond to the increasing demands for formational and transformational education and enact concrete virtue related practices. Dr Oxenham draws on a vast array of disciplines, from educational philosophy and political science to theology and andragogy, in this winsome story that explores how global theological education can better contribute to the formation of virtuous students. Written from the perspective of a seasoned educator from the Minority World who engages with correspondence from his friend and peer in the Majority World, this is the honest story of two friends who struggle with their challenges and dreams. Academics will find this book compelling reading that, like good works of fiction, they won’t put down, and, like good reference works, they will return to again and again. This book offers a chance to rediscover an ancient tradition and explore a new frontier in theological education.
Author : Christian B. Miller,R. Michael Furr,Angela Knobel,William Fleeson
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 721 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780190204600
This collection contains some of the best new work being done on the subject of character in philosophy, theology, and psychology. From a virtual reality simulation of the Milgram shock experiments to an understanding of the virtue of modesty in Muslim societies, the 31 chapters significantly advance our understanding of character.
Author : John Webster
Publisher : Baker Academic
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2019-10-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493419906
John Webster, one of the world's leading systematic theologians, published extensively on the nature and practice of Christian theology. This work marked a turning point in Webster's theological development and is his most substantial statement on the task of theology. It shows why theology matters and why its pursuit is a demanding but exhilarating venture. Previously unavailable in book form, this magisterial statement, now edited and critically introduced for the first time, presents Webster's legendary lectures to a wider readership. It contains an extensive introductory essay by Ivor Davidson.
Author : John R. Franke
Publisher : Baker Academic
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2020-11-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493427048
The notion of missional church and theology has become ubiquitous in the current ecclesial and theological landscape. But what is it all about? In this clear and accessible introduction to missional theology, noted theologian John Franke connects missional Christianity with the life and practice of the local church. He helps readers reenvision theology, showing that it flows from an understanding of the missional character and purposes of God. Franke also explores the implications of missional theology, such as plurality and multiplicity.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2001-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0664223605
By using recent developments in literary theory, W. Lee Humphreys uses Genesis to show how God functions as a character in the Genesis narrative. Very creatively, Humphreys explores the coherence and consistency of God as a character, the way in which God's character changes and develops throughout the narrative, and how giving attention to the character of God enriches our experience of reading Genesis.
Author : Michael Horton
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 1056 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2011-01-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310409182
Michael Horton’s highly anticipated The Christian Faith represents his magnum opus and will be viewed as one of—if not the—most important systematic theologies since Louis Berkhof wrote his in 1932. A prolific, award-winning author and theologian, Professor Horton views this volume as “doctrine that can be preached, experienced, and lived, as well as understood, clarified, and articulated.” It is written for a growing cast of pilgrims making their way together and will be especially welcomed by professors, pastors, students, and armchair theologians. Features of this volume include: (1) a brief synopsis of biblical passages that inform a particular doctrine; (2) surveys of past and current theologies with contemporary emphasis on exegetical, philosophical, practical, and theological questions; (3) substantial interaction with various Christian movements within the Protestant, Catholic and Orthodoxy traditions, as well as the hermeneutical issues raised by postmodernity; and (4) charts, sidebars, questions for discussion, and an extensive bibliography, divided into different entry levels and topics.
Author : N. T. Wright
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2010-03-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780061730559
From the author of the acclaimed Simply Christian and Surprised by Hope comes a book that addresses the question that has plagued humans for centuries—what is our purpose? As Christians, what are we to do with that ambiguous time between baptism and the funeral? It's easy to become preoccupied with who gets into heaven; the real challenge is how we are going to live in the here and now. Wright dispels the common misconception that Christian living is nothing more than a checklist of dos and don'ts. Nor is it a prescription to "follow your heart" wherever it may lead. Instead, After You Believe reveals the Bible's call for a revolution—a transformation of character that takes us beyond our earthly pursuit of money, sex, and power into a virtuous state of living that allows us to reflect God and live more worshipful, fulfilling lives. We are all spiritual seekers, intuitively knowing there is more to life than we suspect. This is a book for anyone who is hoping there is something more while we're here on Earth. There is. We are being called to join the revolution, and Wright insightfully encourages readers to find new purpose and clarity by taking us on an eye-opening journey through key biblical passages that promise to radically alter the work of the church and the direction of our lives.
Author : Herman Witsius
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2010-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0980037050
Author : Stanley Hauerwas
Publisher : Canterbury Press
Page : 151 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2018-05-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781786220707
Stanley Hauerwas is one of today's greatest theologians, but like many of us, he is also a godparent. In this very special collection he invites us to share in fifteen letters to sent to his godson, Laurence Wells. Each letter, sent on the anniversary of Laurence’s baptism every year, distills years of self-reflection and religious thinking into heartfelt notes packed with wit, warmth and verve. The letters explore what makes a happy, fulfilled life: kindness, courage, humility, joy, friendship, simplicity, humour, generosity and faith. An introduction by Samuel Wells—Laurence’s father—tells the story behind these letters and offers insight into being a godparent.
Author : Charles Halton
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2021-10-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781646982219
A Human-Shaped God approaches the humanlike accounts of God in the Old Testament as the starting places for theology and uses them to build a picture of the divine. This understanding of God is then brought into conversation with traditional conceptions that depict God as a being who knows everything that happens, is at every place at the same time, is constant and unchanging, and does not ultimately have material form. But instead of pitting the Old Testament's humanlike view of God against traditional theology and assuming that only one of these understandings is correct, A Human-Shaped God posits that theologians should embrace both of these constructions simultaneously. This is a new way of theological inquiry that embraces both the humanlike characteristics of God and the transcendence of God in traditional theology. By seeing and understanding the humanlike depictions of God in the Old Testament and by using the rich language of traditional theology together in tandem, the reader acquires a much deeper and meaningful understanding of God.
Author : Andreas J. Köstenberger
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2011-10-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433530517
We are called to excellence in all aspects of our lives and activities, and not least in our character. Andreas Köstenberger summons all Christians, and especially aspiring pastors, scholars, and teachers, to a life of virtue lived out in excellence. Köstenberger moves through Christian virtues chapter by chapter, outlining the Bible's teaching and showing how Christ-dependent excellence in each area will have a profound impact on one's ministry and scholarship. Virtues covered include grace, courage, integrity, creativity, eloquence, humility, diligence, and service. This unique book is an important character check for all Christians engaged in teaching and ministry, and especially for those in training. Köstenberger's thoughtful volume will be a valuable touchstone for readers, for one's character is a critical matter in both scholarship and ministry.
Author : James Anderson
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2007-03-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781556352713
Does traditional Christianity involve paradoxical doctrines, that is, doctrines that present the appearance (at least) of logical inconsistency? If so, what is the nature of these paradoxes and why do they arise? What is the relationship between paradox and mystery in theological theorizing? And what are the implications for the rationality, or otherwise, of orthodox Christian beliefs? In 'Paradox in Christian Theology', James Anderson argues that the doctrines of the Trinity and the incarnation, as derived from Scripture and formulated in the ecumenical creeds, are indeed paradoxical. But this conclusion, he contends, need not imply that Christians who believe these doctrines are irrational in doing so. In support of this claim, Anderson develops and defends a model of understanding paradoxical Christian doctrines according to which the presence of such doctrines is unsurprising and adherence to paradoxical doctrines cannot be considered as a serious intellectual obstacle to belief in Christianity. The case presented in this book has significant implications for the practice of systematic theology, biblical exegesis, and Christian apologetics.
Author : David A. Pailin
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1990-07-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0521390699
This book is a wide-ranging survey of the basic character of theological understanding. It explores various ways in which the nature of human thought and the character of human experience affect what theologians conclude about God. Dr. Pailin addresses a number of ideas developed by major thinkers and applies them to theology in a manner not paralleled elsewhere.
Author : Tom Steffen,Ray Neu
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2024-02-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781666778595
Character Theology provides a natural, universal way for the world to engage God through his chosen cast of characters. As the media eras continue to change (oral to print to digital-virtual), too many Bible scholars, and consequently pastors and Bible teachers in the West and beyond, lack capability to effectively communicate Scripture to Millennials, Gen Z, and Gen Alpha. These generations find little if any relevance in the Christianity promoted by those stuck in modernity’s sticky abstract systematic theology. Character Theology relates, sticks, and transforms these generations. Why? Because people grasp and engage God most naturally and precisely through his interaction with biblical characters and their interaction with each other! Characters communicate the Creator’s characteristics. The roadmap to the recovery and expansion of Christianity in the twenty-first century will be through Bible characters.
